John Janczak Named New Agrinos Chief Financial Officer
Norway-based Agrinos AS, which specializes in biological solutions, has appointed John Janczak as the company’s new chief financial officer. Janczak will lead finance, investor relations and corporate communications globally. Prior […]
Report Shows Demand for GM Seeds Is Robust
Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA) has released a comprehensive report on the global seed market titled “Seeds: A Global Strategic Business Report.” According to GIA’s analysis, the global market for […]
Verdesian Introduces Soybean Seed Inoculant
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC has added Preside CL to its portfolio of seed enhancement products. The new soybean seed inoculant will be available for the 2015 growing season. Preside CL […]
Monsanto and Wheat Farmers Reach Settlement
Monsanto Company has entered into a settlement agreement with soft white wheat farmers in the Pacific Northwest that resolves a number of lawsuits related to the May 2013 discovery of […]
Flagship VentureLabs Introduces Symbiota
After two years of development, Flagship VentureLabs introduces Symbiota, which is pioneering microbial solutions that promote plant health and improve agricultural production. The company has built a substantial platform and […]
New Technology Can Help Fight Against Wheat Diseases
John Fellers, molecular biologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, and Harold Trick, a Kansas State University plant geneticist, have led an effort to develop a patent-pending […]
Key Technology Introduces New Corn Sorter
Key Technology has expanded its Veo family of seed corn ear sorters with the introduction of the new Veo DS. Featuring top- and bottom-mounted sensors, Veo DS offers double-sided inspection, […]
IFSI Promotes Staff
Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. has announced two promotions within the company’s field crops production and supply department. Jason Schlotman has been promoted to production and supply manager and will be […]
INCOTEC Adds New Board Member
INCOTEC has appointed Erika den Daas as a member of its board of directors. She will be responsible for the marketing and sales activities of all INCOTEC Group locations worldwide. […]
AAS Announces 2014 Trial Winners
After more than 80 years of trialing only seed-propagated varieties, All-America Selections (AAS) began trialing vegetatively-propagated varieties early this year. With the 2014 trials now complete, AAS awarded winner status […]
SGS Brookings Seed Labs Adds Three CVTs
SGS Brookings announce that three of its seed technologists have achieved Certified Viability Technologist (CVT) status through its technical and professional membership organization, Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST). Ginger […]
Giant Views | November 2014
_x000D_ The Changing Intellectual Property Landscape _x000D_ The seed industry’s goal is to attract and maintain investment in the creation and commercial development of new plant varieties, the underpinning of […]
Garlich Von Essen
Garlich Von Essen is a German entrepreneur who has achieved success in the business world. Learn more about his life and career in this article.
Matthias Bauer and Thierry Menou
Matthias Bauer and Thierry Menou discuss the future of Europe and the challenges it faces. Learn how they plan to tackle these issues and create a better future.
Mark Scholze
Mark Scholze, a German entrepreneur, shares his success story and advice on how to succeed in business. Learn from his experience and success!
Industry News | November 2014
People News Makhteshim Agan of North America (MANA) Canada has hired Steve Lepper as area business manager. Lepper will cover the sales territory encompassing southwest Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan. With […]
Martin Gruss
Martin Gruss, a German entrepreneur, shares his success story and advice on how to become a successful entrepreneur. Learn from his experience!
Georg Goeres
Georg Görres: German poet, journalist, and political activist who fought for freedom and democracy in 19th century Europe.
Regulatory Roundup | November 2014
PROVINCIAL LAWSUIT LAUNCHED OVER PESTICIDES IN ONTARIO Two large honey producers have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against Bayer CropScience and Syngenta Canada — two chemical companies that make pesticides, […]
Cross Pollination | November 2014
Misconceptions About Ag Debunked by New Research Farming in Canada is not what many think it is, according to Realities of Agriculture in Canada — A sector of innovation and […]
World Status | November 2014
Governments around the world, from Africa to China and Vietnam, are turning their attention toward genetically modified crops and looking at how they can benefit from the adoption of this […]
Mike McFatrich
William S. Niebur
William S. Niebur -·DuPont Vice President, DuPont Pioneer North Asia,·speaks with Seed World Media President Shawn Brook on·how the seed industry continues to bring new benefits to the world of […]
ASTA 131st Annual Convention – FuSE Campus Connection Student Interviews
An initiative of the Future Seed Executives, Campus Connections brought five students interested in a career in the seed industry to Indianapolis, Indiana, to participate in ASTA’s 131st Annual Convention […]
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes, sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Bill Meyer
Bill Meyer, sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Barry Tillman
Barry Tillman sits down with Seed World Publisher Shawn Brook at the National Association of Plant Breeders Meetings in Minneapolis, MN August 5-8, 2014
Sorghum Has No Place to Go But Up
American Seed Editor Julie Deering sits down with Dave Thomas of Chromatin Inc. to discuss Sorghum’s capabilities.
Explore How Monsanto and Novozymes’ BioAg Alliance Works
Educating Buyers of Grass Seed | November 2014
CSTA issues fact sheet to warn against buying non-registered grass seed. At the request of some of its members, the Canadian Seed Trade Association recently developed a “Buyer Beware” fact sheet […]
Schedule a Beta Audit | November 2014
New Protocols for Seed Treatment Stewardship CropLife Canada implements new protocols for seed treatment stewardship. During the past several years, seed treatments have come under increased scrutiny from the pollinator community […]
Properly Pair | November 2014
Select the Right Mix of Forages With a number of options to choose from, it’s important to know your customer when putting together a seed mix. When selling forages, industry […]
Seeds Under Attack | November 2014
Seeds Under Attack Germination puts rumours about the seed industry to rest. Canada’s seed industry provides employment for more than 14,000 people and contributes approximately $5.6 billion to the Canadian economy, […]
Harmonizing Phytosanitary Regulations | November 2014
Just What the Doctor Ordered More harmonized phytosanitary regulations are poised to offer a prescription to trade woes. For the past several years, the seed industry has been working to improve […]
Soy Industry Looks to Measure Sustainability | November 2014
Framework to measure sustainability follows value chain back to seed. Sustainability is the buzz word on the street and has been for several years. Consumers want to know their food is […]
Deflectors Help to Reduce Dust | November 2014
New research shows that the use of deflectors on planters helps to reduce pollinator exposure to dust from treated seed. With the goal of protecting pollinators from seed treatment dust during […]